Cubesat UHF/VHF Radio
Aphelion Orbitals
The Aphelion UHF/VHF radio is a lightweight and highly configurable telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) system designed for Cubesat missions, supporting multiple data rates and modulation types.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.072 kg
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Mass
- 72g
- Supported Protocols
- AX.25, HDLC
- Modulation Types
- OOK, FSK, GFSK
- Uplink Frequency
- 143-146 MHz
- Downlink Frequency
- 430-438 MHz
- Connectors
- 50 Ohm MMCX
About
The Aphelion UHF/VHF radio is engineered as a highly configurable and lightweight telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) system, specifically tailored for Cubesat missions. It offers flexibility with multiple selectable data rates and various modulation types. The radio is designed to provide cross-compatibility support with both Cassiopeia systems and other communication platforms. Key features include a low mass of 72g, support for AX.25 and HDLC protocols, and compatibility with OOK, FSK, and GFSK modulation types. It operates with an uplink frequency range of 143-146 MHz and a downlink frequency range of 430-438 MHz, utilizing 50 Ohm MMCX connectors for reliable connections.
Documentation
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